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Chapter 1 - Introduction

This document provides an introduction to a study about developing a video-based approach to educate drivers in Merida, Isabel and Palompon Leyte, Philippines on road signs and signals. It discusses how road accidents are a major problem worldwide and especially in these areas due to lack of familiarity with traffic laws and signs. The study aims to create a video to help lessen accidents by increasing drivers' knowledge of different road sign meanings. It is significant as it could benefit drivers, the LTO, teachers, students and future researchers. The scope is limited to these three cities and focuses on 30 driver respondents, assessing their knowledge before and after viewing the educational video.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

This document provides an introduction to a study about developing a video-based approach to educate drivers in Merida, Isabel and Palompon Leyte, Philippines on road signs and signals. It discusses how road accidents are a major problem worldwide and especially in these areas due to lack of familiarity with traffic laws and signs. The study aims to create a video to help lessen accidents by increasing drivers' knowledge of different road sign meanings. It is significant as it could benefit drivers, the LTO, teachers, students and future researchers. The scope is limited to these three cities and focuses on 30 driver respondents, assessing their knowledge before and after viewing the educational video.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are described as "any occurrence that arises on a
way or road open to public traffic causing in one or more persons being injured or killed,
where at least one moving means of transportation is involved"1 the World Health
Organization (WHO) estimated that 1.25 million people died as a result of RTAs
worldwide. This corresponds to one fatality from traffic accidents every 25 seconds.
RTAs are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 29. Before,
during, and after the occurrence of any traumatic episode connected to a road collision,
factors relating to the human, the vehicle, and the environment are thought to play a
significant impact. These include the state of the road, a driver’s lack of familiarity with
traffic laws, the vehicle’s speed, the number of passengers, the car’s make and model,
and the driver’s age.

Road signs or signals (RS) are necessary to give you warnings to avoid road
accidents, especially if the place is new to you. It guides you to having a safe trip to your
destination. It raises people’s awareness of whether a sign is under construction, a
crurve part, or has another meaning. Road signs fulfill a valuable role by promoting
safety to drivers on their way to their destination. Indeed, Koyuncu and Amado (2008)
claimed that RSs are “used to regulate, warn, or guide road users so as to provide safer
traffic environments.” According to Drucker (1984), signs, as part of the linguistic
landscape, help readers understand their immediate surroundings. Road signs are a
great help to people to avoid or reduce road accidents, but poor or unclear road signs
make people lose their way and engage in road accidents.

Due to their mental and biological nature, children are more susceptible, so it is
vital to foster attention and develop their familiarity with traffic regulations. The goal of
education on traffic laws and rules is to increase knowledge and comprehension of
them. Additionally, it aids in educating children about risk awareness and personal
safety. In today’s culture, where more and more women are driving, it is crucial to
educate them on how to avoid becoming involved in traffic accidents. In turn, this would
raise public awareness of the need for road safety measures.

Gender has been considered in relation to unsafe driving behavior in young


drivers (Ulleberg and Rundmo, 2003; Teese and Bradley, 2008). Additionally, it has
been discovered that men are often more risk-averse than women when it comes to
their behavior on the roads (Whissell and Bigelow, 2003; Oltedal and Rundmo, 2006).
Men are more likely than women to be involved in fatal car accidents, according to Yagil
(1998), and Evans (1991) claimed that a woman had a 25% lower likelihood of being in
a car accident than a guy. Additionally, other authors claim that while women were
engaged in accidents as a result of poor judgment, men were involved in accidents as a
result of breaking traffic regulations (e.g., exceeding speed limits and driving while
intoxicated: Storie, 1977; Simon and Corbett, 1996; Harre et al., 1996). (Storie, 1977).
Additionally, it has been discovered that when driving, women assume fewer risks than
males do (Ebbesen and Haney, 1973; Katz et al., 1975).

This study aimed to make a possible action and recommendations for the
government authorities regarding road signage construction to make road and danger
signs to the extent of its effectiveness. The researcher conducted this study to analyze
and to have a concrete explanation and results to the problem which arose from why
Filipinos continue violating the vast road signage without hesitation.

Statement of the Problem


This study aimed to develop video- based approach among Merida, Isabel and
Palompon drivers. Particularly the study sought to answer the following problems:
1. Is developing a video would help to lessen the accidents?
2. What is the impact of developing a video-based approach about road
signs, road signals and road marks and to the drivers in Merida, Isabel
and Palompon Leyte.

Significance of the Study


This study focuses on the vlog on road signs and signals, which is beneficial to
the following:
To the Drivers: The motorcycle driver will benefit from this study in that they will
be aware of the different road signs and signals to avoid accidents.
To the LTO: The LTO will be able to understand the problems of other drivers
and use this as a reference when they conduct a seminar for the drivers.
To the teacher: Teachers will benefit from this study in that they will be able to
teach and discuss with their students the various features of the road signs and the
message they are giving to avoid accidents.
To the students: The students will gain knowledge and understanding about this
particular problem that could help them in the future.
To the aspiring researcher: This study will give knowledge to future
researchers when they want to study about vlog. This will serve them as a reference or
guide.

Scope and Limitation of the Study


This study aims to help drivers who do not know the meaning of the particular
road signs or signals by developing a video for them to be knowledgeable. This will be a
great help to them to reduce road accidents since road accidents are a common
problem in our community.
The study was limited only to Merida, Isabel and Palompon Leyte areas. For
comprehensive results, we focus on the driver’s knowledge of the RS. To avoid
accidents, this study will develop a video and discussion about the meaning of all the
symbols and signs on the road. Further, guide signs are effective only when they are
clearly recognized by drivers. We choose 30 respondents, 10 from Merida, 10 from
Isabel and 10 from Palompon Leyte.

Definition of Terms
Road signs- Traffic signs inform drivers of traffic regulations, risks, locations,
directions, and the locations of services. Traffic signs' design and color convey hints as
to the kind of information they contain.
Road signals- A road signal that uses colored lights to direct traffic, usually red
for stop, green for go, and yellow for proceed with care.
Road marks- Road marking, often known as line marking, is the process of
applying paints or other materials on concrete, asphalt, or pavements in order to convey
information to drivers and pedestrians.
LTO- Functions of the LTO include the inspection and registration of motor
vehicles, issuance of licenses and permits, enforcement of land transportation rules and
regulations, and adjudication of traffic cases.
Drivers- a person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
Vlog- a set of videos that someone regularly posts on the internet in which they
record their thoughts or experiences or talk about a subject.

Reference:
Cordellieri P, Baralla F, Ferlazzo F, Sgalla R, Piccardi L. and Giannini AM (2016)
Gender Effects in Young Road Users on Road Safety Attitudes, Behaviors and Risk
Perception. Front. Psychol. 7:1412. Doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01412

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